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SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technology to national security missions, developing secure communications, hosted payloads, and earth observation capabilities. The Starshield team is seeking a Senior ASIC Design Engineer to design and deliver next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for space and ground systems, working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, iterative environment supporting U.S. national security programs.

Skills

  • RTL implementation experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
  • ASIC and FPGA development and integration
  • Timing closure, synthesis, and constraint development
  • Experience with EDA tool flows (simulators, lint, FPGA toolchains)
  • Scripting for automation and verification (Python, TCL)
  • Knowledge of bus protocols (AXI, AHB) and embedded processors
  • High-speed and low-power design techniques
  • Clock domain crossing mitigation and power optimization

Responsibilities

  • Design digital ASICs and FPGAs, defining micro-architecture and implementing RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Evaluate architectural trade-offs and derive subsystem and circuit specifications with cross-discipline teams (modem/DSP, RFIC).
  • Integrate IP into top-level designs and deliver synthesis- and timing-clean, fully verified RTL.
  • Collaborate with verification teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and verification of designs.
  • Provide timing constraints and support physical implementation (synthesis, timing closure, formality checks).
  • Participate in silicon bring-up, validation, and development of automated lab test equipment.
  • Support off-site testing and travel as required to validate hardware.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (required)
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with potential long-term incentives (equity/stock options or cash awards)
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Access to other company discounts and perks
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